The average train between Waterbury and Princeton takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Waterbury and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterbury to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Waterbury station and arriving at Princeton station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Waterbury to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
Waterbury to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Waterbury and Princeton is 190.5 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Waterbury to Princeton via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 58m.